Still Around

I'm still here. Had some major changes in the past couple of years. I'm almost done with getting my Associates. However, on the not great front, my daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. However, she has been diagnosed young, so we have a good chance of really working with her and helping her adapt.

The Joys of Pregnancy [Some Sarcastic, Some Not]

My stomach still feels like one giant bruise today from my ultrasound Monday. They can't change my due date in my records given that all their measurements and such point to March 27th regardless of when it's actually possible for me to have given birth. However, according to my doctor, if I did get pregnant when I say I did, and they induce [because their dates say I'm over-due] it will only be 3 wks before my actual due date, and therefor still with in the full term window. So, it's safe for my son.

However, I'm still tired from having to be at the hospital most of the day both Monday and Tuesday. Also, I have to start going in more often. I have an appointment in 3wks, then one 2 wks after that. I've decided to stick with the same doctor [actually, I think she said she was a midwife, whatever, she's got experience and a great bedside manner] since I'm so close to my time. Though, when I brought up the conflicting due dates, she first asked if there was a question of who the father was. She then said I'd be surprised how often that happens here. I told her that, unfortunately, it probably wouldn't surprise me.

Anyway, they'll probably be inducing me around April 6th or 7th. Probably. Anyway, so far my baby is healthy and thriving. I was told she'd be able to give me a better idea of how big he is so far next visit. She had issues measuring me because he kept moving. The lady giving me the ultrasound said my son looked to be about 4lbs so far.

Oh, I'm also going through Braxton Hicks contractions. Fun! Oh, and I'm lactating already. Double fun! /sarcasm.

In other news, my daughter has a speaking part in her 1st grade Seussical. She's very excited. Also, she's been constantly organizing and re-organizing the stuff people have already given us for the baby. I wasn't aware that older siblings had a nesting period before the baby came. Go figure!

Active Baby and Back to School

Jr. here has been moving a lot the last few days. I'm not sure if he's been getting the hiccups, I've been drinking too much caffeine, or a combination of both. It wouldn't be so bad, except he does it at night too, and I can't sleep.

I'm cutting back on the caffeine. I needed to anyway, but this is just all the more reason to.

In other news, my oldest goes back to school tomorrow! She's been getting excited about feeling the baby move. Every time I have her feel him, she jumps back afterword, giggling, and then starts going on and on about the things she's going to teach him.

My Oldest Girl

My oldest seems to be growing up so fast these days. She can operate a laptop [at almost 7 years of age] far better than my mother can, and she's close to operating it almost as well as I do. It's so very scary sometimes.

She managed to get 100% on her first two spelling tests. We haven't gotten her third back yet. Also, her handwriting is improving greatly. I'm so very proud of her.

However, she has had issues with having 'accidents' at school. We're pretty sure it's from all the upheaval in her life. She hasn't had an accident since we started sending a change of clothes in her backback with her.

In other news, she's a smartass, just like her father. There are days I can't catch a break with these two!